She's chasing 3,809 miles
to somewhere new,
a ribbon of road
unfurling beneath tomorrow’s sky.

Your presence next to ours,
comforting and familiar
on this last shared journey,
yet even in this proximity,
there's a widening gap.

I’m trying to understand
how the sense of distance sharpens
just when paths are about to diverge—
a paradox of closeness and impending separation.

At sunrise,
you were just a heartbeat away,
but as the shadows grow long,
your dreams carve a divergent trail.

I find no poetry
in the quiet realization
that you won’t be near,
but there is pride swelling in my chest
and a resolve
to cherish these last moments
until you embark on your new adventure—

We part ways,
not as fellow travelers,
but as friends stitched together
by every laugh, every tear,
promising this isn’t the last goodbye,
but a pause until our stories collide once more.

Through those vast miles,
my friend,
the moonchild,
may you discover
the peace and happiness
you're looking for,
moving forward with steadfast courage
and quiet grace.

If weakness is unveiled

Would a foe be a friend?




If your skin read like braille


Could that friend be a lover?

We hugged too early
Felt each others' scars
Promised us the stars
Held hands too firmly

Now we know each other barely
You seem so distant, so far
Like a dying star
No treating us fairly

It's been a year since we first physically met
But close to three years since we first virtually met
Thou art a fascinating person
From you, have I learned many a lesson
I love working with you
Sometimes, does it feel too good to be true!

It's been a year since we first physically met
For the team, art thou a brilliant asset
So fun are you, to be around
To your chatter, is there no end
Musical, is your laughter
Like you, can there be no other!!

It's been a year since we first physically met
Always, art thou upbeat
And so charming is your smile
That it instantly lifts the mood
And makes us forget all things bad
Not to mention, are you so supportive
That, around you, do we always feel positive
So good are you, at your work
That, even when things go berserk
Do you somehow manage to stay calm
Truly, is your presence a soothing balm!!

It's been a year since we first physically met
I feel we have been getting along great
Faced, have you, a lot of difficulties
However, always have you emerged strong
Hardly anything, have you done wrong
Thou art an awesome colleague
So proud do I feel, to be part of your league
Also, are you one of my nicest friends
Of you, am I quite fond
May the Lord bless you for evermore
With all the love, happiness, success, peace and prosperity in the world!!

Now we have to talk,

of shoes, ships, piggy wings, and --


a nice appetite.

In the silence of the night, falling out of love
For in letting go, l find freedoms gentle grace
No longer bound by what's unsaid
Thou loves flame may dim, it leaves behind a spark
I do cherish what was once dear
The beauty in endings, we discover new beginnings

our surf together is done, we ride different waves now,
you said you split your time in pockets
while i slice my potatoes into tiny, little dice,
so maybe we’re not too different after all.

(i’m glad i said what i wanted to say for a while now,
and i want to let you know that i really meant when i said,
i’m really gonna miss you.)